In the streets of Dorchester, a routine traffic violation swiftly escalated to an arrest after officers uncovered a loaded firearm. According to a public statement, authorities from the Youth Violence Strike Force and the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop on a black Acura for failing to appropriately heed a stop sign at the corner of Millet and Athelwold Street.
Upon approaching the stopped vehicle around 5:27 PM on Thursday, the officers reported to have recognized an occupant who they had reason to believe may be armed. After safely removing the individual from the car, a Glock 35 Gen4 was found to be in his possession. The driver, meanwhile, was issued citations for the motor vehicle infractions. The incident unfolded at 204 Norwell Street.
Officers took Malik Parrish-Butler, a 23-year-old Boston resident, into custody. The details, outlined on the Boston Police Department’s website, indicate that Parrish-Butler will face charges for carrying a firearm without a license, a subsequent offense no less, along with charges of carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and the possession of ammunition without the necessary FID card.
